Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Potato Pie
This delicious Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Potato Pie is the perfect comfort dish, combining crispy hash browns, savory bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese with a fluffy egg-base to create a savory baked pie that's sure to please everyone at the table. Great for breakfast, brunch, or even as a hearty side dish.
4
Servings
375
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
eggs
5 (large, beaten)
milk
1/2 cup (fresh)
hash brown potatoes
3 cups (thawed)
green onion
1/3 cup (thinly sliced)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (fine)
hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon (any brand)
sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups (grated)
bacon
4 slices (crisp cooked, crumbled)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
In a medium bowl, thoroughly beat together the eggs and milk until well combined.
3
Fold in the thawed hash brown potatoes, thinly sliced green onions, salt, and hot pepper sauce into the egg mixture.
4
Add in 1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon slices, stirring gently to combine.
5
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate, and pour the prepared mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
6
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pie begins to set.
7
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and reserved crumbled bacon over the top.
8
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
9
Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, and then slice to serve.
Nutrition Information
25g
Fat
20g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Potato Pie?
It is a savory comfort dish that combines hash browns, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese in a fluffy egg base.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
The recipe requires 5 large, beaten eggs.
Should the hash brown potatoes be frozen?
No, the 3 cups of hash brown potatoes should be thawed before use.
What kind of cheese is used in this potato pie?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
How much bacon is needed?
You need 4 slices of bacon that have been crisp cooked and crumbled.
What size pie plate is recommended?
A 9-inch pie plate is recommended for this recipe.
How much milk is included in the egg mixture?
The mixture uses 1/2 cup of fresh milk.
What provides the spice in this dish?
A 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce provides a touch of spice.
How much salt should be added?
Add 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt.
What type of onion is used?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of thinly sliced green onion.
How long is the initial baking time?
The pie should bake for 25 to 30 minutes until it begins to set.
When do you add the remaining cheese and bacon?
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and reserved bacon after the initial 25-30 minute bake.
How long is the second baking period?
Bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Should the pie plate be greased?
Yes, the 9-inch pie plate should be lightly greased before pouring in the mixture.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 375 calories.
How much protein does one serving provide?
One serving provides 15g of protein.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 25g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 20g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized under Potato.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast or brunch?
Yes, it is great for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side dish.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients.
What should be done after removing the pie from the oven?
Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Can I use any brand of hot pepper sauce?
Yes, any brand of hot pepper sauce will work.
How should the green onions be prepared?
The green onions should be thinly sliced.
How much cheese goes inside the initial mixture?
Add 1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese to the initial egg mixture.
How much bacon goes inside the initial mixture?
Add half of the crumbled bacon slices into the initial egg mixture.
What is the first step of the instructions?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
How should the eggs and milk be combined?
They should be thoroughly beaten together in a medium bowl until well combined.